Rs 69,000 in coins to buy scooter! Bengal Chaiwala fulfills daughter's dream with four-year savings

At a small two-wheeler showroom in West Midnapore, an ordinary day turned unforgettable when a tea seller from rural Bengal walked in carrying plastic containers filled with coins — Rs 69,000 worth — along with another Rs 31,000 in notes. His goal wasn’t to buy himself a vehicle but to fulfil his daughter’s long-cherished dream.

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A Father’s Quiet Determination

Bachchu Choudhury, a resident of Maula village, had spent four years saving every bit of loose change in traditional “Lakshmir Bhands,” or piggy banks. 

His daughter Sushma, 23, often believed a scooter was beyond their means. “He always said we couldn’t afford one,” she said. “Then one day, he just told me, ‘Let’s go, I’m getting you a scooter.’ I didn’t believe him until I saw the box full of coins.”

Showroom Turns into a Scene of Surprise

At the showroom, Choudhury first asked about scooter prices and even inquired if he could purchase on EMI. 

Then came his next question — would they accept coins? The staff agreed, unaware of what awaited them. Within minutes, the floor was covered in piles of Re 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, and Rs 10 coins.

“It took eight of us more than two hours to count everything,” a sales executive told Times of India. “We’ve never experienced anything like it.”

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A Promise Fulfilled

For Choudhury, who runs a small tea stall, the purchase was more than a financial milestone — it was a promise kept. “I always wanted a motorbike, but my daughter wished for a scooter. She even saved Rs 10,000 herself, so I decided to surprise her. It was her dream, and now it’s fulfilled,” he said.

As the final coin was counted and the keys handed over, Sushma’s happiness reflected her father’s pride. For a man who gathered change from teacups every day, this was more than just a purchase — it was the culmination of years of love, patience, and quiet devotion.